Organization design is a process, not just a decision.…Set a destination and organize toward it.…As internal and external conditions change,…you must adjust your course.…This approach makes organization design more organic…and less disruptive than frequent restructurings.…However, the initial work is often a project.…It requires focus, time, and attention,…and the right people involved along the way.…Here are a few tips as you lead…an organization design project.…

First, use the same approach whether you are designing…a whole company of 30,000 people or just a 30-person unit.…Clearly, the scope and complexity of the issues…are much greater in the former,…and the activation phase will certainly be longer as well.…However, the core steps are the same for each.…Clarify the business case.…Determine the basic framework of structure…and linking mechanisms.…Design and enable new working relationships…and align talent.…The second tip is to involve a broad range of perspectives…in the design to enrich the quality of decisions…

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11/16/2017

In order to attract top talent and execute strategies effectively, it's imperative that you make your company a vibrant, engaging place to work. By gaining a solid foundation in organization design, you can learn how to build a high-performing organization that thrives in a complex business environment. In this course, Amy Kates shares a practical approach to organization design, providing you with a complete overview of the core models, methods, and tools used by organization design practitioners. She shows how to create alignment between components of an organization, select structure and integration options, match talent to an organization, and manage the organization design process.